INSTRAW Library

Welcome to the INSTRAW LIBRARY, a compilation of around 600 publications produced by the former UN International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UN-INSTRAW), which served as the leading UN institute devoted to research, training and knowledge management to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment. INSTRAW, along with DAW, OSAGI and UNIFEM, came together in 2010 to establish the present UN Women.

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The Legacy of INSTRAW

In addition to the INSTRAW Library, the UN Women Training Centre presents the publication “The legacy of INSTRAW in promoting the rights of women. A historical record of the Institute between 1976 and 2010”, which intends to pay tribute to the story of INSTRAW as well as to the women’s movements and governments which supported it.

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ID: 2008-T-PEA-GLO-BOR-FR
Reference: Mackay, A. (2008). Border Management and Gender. Gender and Security Sector Toolkit. Tool 6. Geneva, Switzerland: DCAF.
Year: 2008
Description: This publication focuses on border management reform and the different ways in which border transactions impact the lives of women, men, boys and girls. It encompasses the various border control functions customs, immigration and law enforcement and demonstrates the operational benefits of ensuring that gender perspectives are included in border management policies, procedures and practices.
Instraw's Mandate: Training
Theme: Peace and Security
Keywords: Border management, Security sector reform, Peacebuilding
Geographic Area: Global
Languages: French
Type of Product: Toolkit
Disponibility: Digital/Text
LinkToFile: PDF FILE